[GHC] #13233: typePrimRep panic while compiling GHC with profiling

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#13233: typePrimRep panic while compiling GHC with profiling
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        Reporter:  bgamari           |                Owner:  goldfire
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  highest           |            Milestone:  8.2.1
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
                                     |  LevityPolymorphism
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  crash or panic                     |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):  Phab:D3490
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Comment (by goldfire):

 I think this is a reasonable candidate for 8.2. Simon and I agree that the
 patch as submitted is a little smelly, but it works (modulo validation
 glitches). We have a plan for a better approach, but the better approach
 will have to wait until I free up.

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